Down Syndrome Family Network

Down Syndrome Family Network 💛 Our mission is to advocate for the value, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.

We believe in presuming competence, inspiring inclusion, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder characterized by the presence of an extra #21 chromosome. Instead of having 46 chromosomes in each of his/her cells, a person with Down syndrome has 47. The extra chromosome may be derived from either the egg or the sperm. It is believed that during cell division of a sperm or egg, the two #21 chromosomes do not separate properly (non-disjunction). Thus, one cell will have an extra #21 chromosome, which later, if united with a normal germ cell, which has among others one #21 chromosome, may lead to trisomy 21. The first cell at conception then has 47 chromosomes instead of "normal set" of 46 chromosomes. When this cell with three #21 chromosomes continues to multiply, and the pregnancy is carried to term, a baby with Down syndrome will be born. This form of chromosome error, trisomy 21, is found in about 95% of persons with Down syndrome.

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Rock Your Socks (From left) Ms. Renee Mayers Medical Social Worker I, Ms. Natasha Bellamy Food Demonstrator, Ms. Glendersha Thomas Medical Social Worker II, Ms. Kezia Philip Health Education Officer and Ms. Stacey Roopchand, Clerk I.

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Couva Children's Hospital

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PFH Paediatric Department

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Tune in tomorrow as we continue the conversation for World Down Syndrome Day 💛🌍📺 Saturday 21st March at 5:30PM🔗 https://...
21/03/2026

Tune in tomorrow as we continue the conversation for World Down Syndrome Day 💛🌍

📺 Saturday 21st March at 5:30PM
🔗 https://youtu.be/pWccAyxO9Zs?si=E8SL1QvSUrUOE7hf

Join Leeanna Alexander, Board Member of the Down Syndrome Family Network, as she discusses myths and misconceptions surrounding Down syndrome, health considerations, physical traits, and so much more 🤝✨

Be part of the conversation and help us build understanding, inclusion, and awareness.

📡 Watch on:
Trico Television Network 137
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Every Saturday at 5:30PM

Let’s learn, share, and continue transforming lives together 💙

20/03/2026

Rock Your Socks 2026 takes place on March 21, 2026, for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), with some events occurring on Friday, March 20. Participants wear bright, mismatched socks to spark conversations about Down syndrome awareness and inclusion. MP Khadijah and colleagues rocked their socks together at the Diplomatic Centre today

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Building Office 3, Althom, 18-20 Pembroke Street
Port Of Spain

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https://islandetickets.com/event/DSFNTrinidad2026, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1

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